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Rheumatology

Sherif A. Nasef, MD

Works at hospitals in Yuma, AZ · Arizona

Summary

Dr. Sherif A. Nasef, MD is a rheumatologist at 2400 S Ave A, Yuma, AZ 85364. Phone: (928) 344-2000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Sherif A. Nasef had 628 Original Medicare patients and 1,648 services. NPI 1215939376. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Rheumatologist (Medicare lists Rheumatology)
  • Address: 2400 S Ave A, Yuma, AZ 85364 · Directions
  • Phone: (928) 344‑2000
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Yuma Regional Medical Center
  • Group practice: Yuma Regional Medical Center
  • Medical school: graduated 1995 (31 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Sherif A. Nasef, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Sherif A. Nasef accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Sherif A. Nasef accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Sherif A. Nasef see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 628 Original Medicare patients and 1,648 services for Sherif A. Nasef. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Sherif A. Nasef's NPI number?
1215939376. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Sherif A. Nasef, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients628
Services billed to Medicare1,648
Different services or procedures20
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)589 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)352 services
  3. Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance (20611)212 services
  4. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)130 services
  5. Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint (20600)93 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis75%
  • Osteoporosis51%
  • Chronic kidney disease35%
  • Diabetes31%

Hospitals where Sherif A. Nasef works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Sherif A. Nasef at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where Sherif A. Nasef is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Sherif A. Nasef as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Yuma Regional Medical Center361 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other clinicians in Yuma Regional Medical Center

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1995 (31 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1215939376
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians